Ludwig TELLER

(1911-1965)

TELLER, Ludwig, a
Representative from New York; born in New York City (Borough of
Manhattan), N.Y., June 22, 1911; educated in the public schools;
graduated from New York University in 1936 and from the law school
of the same university in 1935; was admitted to the bar in 1936 and
commenced the practice of law in New York City; expert consultant
to Labor Relations Board, War Department, in 1942; trial examiner,
New York State Labor Relations Board, 1942-1946; served as a senior
lieutenant in the United States Navy as communications officer in
Atlantic convoy, and as labor relations officer, Ninth Naval
District, Chicago, Ill., 1943-1945; lieutenant commander, United
States Naval Reserve; served on the faculty of New York University
Law School 1947-1950 and professor of law at New York Law School in
1950; member of the State assembly 1950-1956; elected as a Democrat
to the Eighty-fifth and Eighty-sixth Congresses (January 3,
1957-January 3, 1961); was unsuccessful for the Democratic
nomination in 1960 and also for election as a Liberal candidate to
the Eighty-seventh Congress; resumed the practice of law in New
York City until his death October 4, 1965; interment in Union
Fields Cemetery, Jamaica, Queens County, N.Y.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present